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Guernsey

BailiwickGuernsey
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Official languages English, French
Capital St Peter Port
DukeNormandyElizabeth II
Lieutenant GovernorCommanderChiefSir John Coward
Bailiff De Vic G Carey
Currency Guernsey pound (on parpound sterling)
Time zone UTC (DST +1)
National anthem Sarnia Cherie, God SaveQueen
National holiday Liberation Day, 9 May
Internet TLD .GG
Calling Code44 (UK area code 1481)

The BailiwickGuernsey isBritish crown dependency offcoastFrance. As well asislandGuernsey itself,also includes Alderney, Sark, Hermother smaller islands. Together withBailiwickJersey, itincluded incollective grouping known asChannel Islands, which were occupied by German forces during World War II. ItknownFrench as Guernesey.

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Map ofBailiwickGuernsey

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